कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी — म्हत्व
Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight in Mathura. Devotees fast, sing bhajans, and celebrate the divine child who later became the guide of the Bhagavad Gita.
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी — म्हत्व
As narrated in the Bhagavata Purana, Krishna was born to Devaki and Vasudeva in a prison in Mathura, where the tyrant Kansa had imprisoned them. At birth, the prison guards fell asleep, the gates opened, and Vasudeva carried the infant across the Yamuna to Gokul, exchanging him with Yogmaya. Krishna grew up with Nanda and Yashoda and later defeated Kansa.
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी — पुजा विधी
- Observe a full-day fast (or fruit and milk) until midnight.
- At midnight, perform abhishekam and puja to the infant Krishna idol; offer butter and panchamrit.
- Place a cradle with the deity and swing it; sing bhajans and kirtans.
- In Maharashtra and Gujarat, Dahi Handi (pot-breaking) is performed during the day.
- Break the fast after midnight with prasad and light food.
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी — मंत्र
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva (Krishna)
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●Makhan (butter)
- ●Mishri
- ●Panchamrit
- ●Fruits
- ●After midnight: prasad and sweets
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी — हेर नांवां
North India(जन्माष्टमी)
Jhulan, midnight puja
Maharashtra/Gujarat(कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी)
Dahi Handi
South India(கிருஷ்ண ஜன்மாஷ்டமி)
Temple celebrations, kolam
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Break fast after midnight
- ✓Offer butter and milk products
- ✓Chant Krishna mantras
- ✓Read or listen to Krishna stories
करनासचें
- ✗Do not eat grains before midnight
- ✗Avoid sleep before birth time
- ✗Do not disrespect the deity
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी — FAQ
- कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी म्हणल्यार कितें?
- Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight in Mathura.
- कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी 2026 केन्ना?
- 2026 वर्सा कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी 2026 M09 4, Fri दिसा येता.
- कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी पुजा विधी कितें?
- Observe a full-day fast (or fruit and milk) until midnight.; At midnight, perform abhishekam and puja to the infant Krishna idol; offer butter and panchamrit.; Place a cradle with the deity and swing it; sing bhajans and kirtans.; In Maharashtra and Gujarat, Dahi Handi (pot-breaking) is performed during the day.
- कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी दिसा कितें खावचें?
- Makhan (butter), Mishri, Panchamrit, Fruits, After midnight: prasad and sweets
- कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी दिसा कितें करचें?
- Break fast after midnight; Offer butter and milk products; Chant Krishna mantras
- कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Do not eat grains before midnight; Avoid sleep before birth time; Do not disrespect the deity
- कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी Krishnaक समर्पित.
Upcoming कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी / गोकुळाष्टमी is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 M09 4 | Fri | 11:24 pm | — |
| 2027 M08 25 | Wed | 11:36 pm | — |